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UI Health Care opens new pediatric emergency space

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new pediatric emergency space within its emergency department at the university campus, completing a multi-year expansion project. According to a release, the new facility at 200 Hawkins Drive adds 17 emergency care…

Frogman’s Print Workshop, UI begin partnership

Iowa City is welcoming the Frogman’s Print Workshop for the first time in July 2023.…

A Photopolymer Intaglio print by Heather Parrish, who will be teaching at the Frogman's Print Workshop in July 2023. CREDIT FROGMAN'S PRINT WORKSHOP.

UI Startup Games winners share prize money

Wellness Wear, a clothing brand promoting mental health in a stylish way, won first place…

IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic appoints new executive director

The IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic has named Dr. Jennie Schmidt as new executive…

IC Free Medical and Dental Clinic Executive Director Barbara Vinograde is retiring after working for the clinic for 28 years. CREDIT JENNIE SCHMIDT

Economic report: UI equals 4% of state’s gross domestic product

The University of Iowa produces an economic impact equivalent to about 4% of the state’s…

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University of Iowa seeks residential property, expanded parking

In addition to other proposals brought before the Board of Regents Feb. 22, the University…

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UI to sell Mayflower Residence Hall, construct returning student hall

At a Feb. 22 Board of Regents meeting, the University of Iowa was given permission…

The University of Iowa is exploring options to sell Mayflower Residence Hall and construct a new $40-60 million returning student hall. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Lawsuits can cause trouble for industry competitors, UI study finds

A study from the University of Iowa shows that when one company is sued by…

Lawsuits can prompt industry competitors to behave more transparently. CREDIT PEXELS

UI flight expert briefs DARPA on AI in aerial combat

Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) director and University of Iowa industrial engineering professor Tom “Mach” Schnell…

The Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) is working with DARPA to improve AI capabilities in aeria combat. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

UI researcher wins global biomedical science prize

University of Iowa researcher Dr. Michael Welsh will receive the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences…

Michael Welsh, pictured in 2022, has researched mechanisms and treatment of cystic fibrosis for decades. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

UI study identifies potential target for treating addiction and relapse

New research from the University of Iowa finds that blocking an enzyme that lowers localized…

UI professor John Wemmie in his lab on Jan 14. 2022. His research centers around treating addiction and relapse. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE

Villamil: Debt ceiling crisis could lead to economic ‘tailspin’

Anne Villamil is nothing if not frank, and her assessment of the federal government’s debt…

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Iowa Memorial Union’s $81M revamp to have mental health center

The University of Iowa is looking to renovate Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and close the…

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

Iowa’s public university system ranks third nationally in student ROI

Iowa has been ranked the third best state to be a college student, according to…

Editorial: A giant passes

Former University of Iowa President Willard “Sandy” Boyd passed away in December at the age…

Kirkwood moving operations to Coralville, will sell Iowa City campus

Kirkwood Community College is set to relocate a “majority” of its Iowa City operations to…

Kirkwood Community College